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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.24, 415.80 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.24, 415.80 and 190.80 is: 263.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.24 : 415.80 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.24/415.80 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.24x = 415.80 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.24x = 79,334.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,334.64/301.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.36

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